Living in Burley in Wharfedale

The village of Burley in Wharfedale is situated within the Wharfedale valley and just 3 miles from the spa town of Ilkley.  Perfectly placed to the north west of Leeds city centre and just a 30 minute drive from Harrogate. There are two excellent primary schools in the village, Burley Oaks Primary School which was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2022, it received the highest accolade with inspectors calling the teaching ‘extraordinary’ after a flawless inspection.  Burley and Woodhead Church of England Primary School is listed in the top 100 English state primary schools according to The Sunday Times, Parent Power Schools Guide 2022.  Nearby secondary schools include, Ilkley Grammar school and St. Mary’s in Menston, both schools are classed as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. 

The Twelve Apostles is a historical landmark high on the Burley Moor. It is a stone circle that is approximately half an hour’s walk away from the Cow and Calf rocks car park. It’s well worth a walk here as it is set in a spectacular location and offers some amazing views of the surrounding landscape. Burley in Wharfedale is surrounded by fantastic countryside, with riverside walks on the doorstep.